The TJX Companies, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Trade Secret, an off-price retailer that operates 35 stores in Australia…
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Damian Lillard and Jimmy Kimmel Star in Foot Locker Commercial
Foot Locker, Inc. and Adidas Originals unveiled, “The Bobby Butter Story,” a new spot featuring NBA stars Damian Lillard and Andrew Wiggins, alongside late-night host and comedian, Jimmy Kimmel…
Skechers Q2 Revenues Soar 36.3 Percent
Skechers USA, Inc. reported second quarter 2015 net sales were $800.5 million compared to $587.1 million for the second quarter of 2014, a gain of 36.3 percent. Net earnings rose 129.2 percent to $79.8 million, or $1.55 a share…
Gildan Releases 2014 Update of Corporate Social Responsibility Website
Gildan Activewear Inc., the parent of Gildan, Gold Toe and Anvil, (GIL.TO)(GIL.TO) announced it has released the 2014 update of the company's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) website, genuinegildan.com, following the GRI-G4 guidelines…
Report: Michael Jordan Loses China Trademark Suit
A Beijing court dismissed a trademark case brought by Michael Jordan against a company using a similar name and logo to his Nike-produced brand, a report said…
Callaway’s Q2 Earnings Jump
Callaway Golf Co. reported second-quarter earnings more than tripled to $12.8 million, or 15 cents a share, from $3.4 million, or 4 cents, a year ago. Sales were essentially flat on a currency-neutral basis. The company lowered its sales outlook but rai
Tennis Participation in the U.S. Grows to 17.9 Million Players
The Tennis Industry Association (TIA) reported that overall tennis participation rose 1 percent in 2014 to 17.9 million players. The data also show growth in the number of youth tennis players…
City Sports Names Marty Hanaka CEO
City Sports appointed veteran retail executive Marty Hanaka as its CEO. Hanaka, who has served on the board of directors for City Sports since 2008, had previous tenures as chairman and CEO of Golfsmith International and chairman and CEO of Sports Authori
Fleet Feet Sports Launches The Power of Running
Fleet Feet Sports announced the launch of its “The Power of Running” campaign. The national marketing initiative, a celebration of all that running together, running for good, running to inspire, and running for fun, does in local communities,
Big 5’s Q2 Profits Show Modest Gain
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported earnings rose 4.0 percent in the second quarter on a 1.7 percent comp-store gain. Results were in line with previous guidance…
Dick’s SG Partners with DonorsChoose.org To Support Youth Sports
Dick's Sporting Goods and The Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation announced a partnership with DonorsChoose.org, a leader in crowdfunding for U.S. public schools. For the first time, DonorsChoose.org will feature a dedicated “Team Sports” section s
Report: Quiksilver Hires Peter J. Solomon to Seek Financing
Quiksilver Inc., the parent of Quiksilver, Roxy and DC, hired Peter J. Solomon Co. to help it find financing, a source told Bloomberg…
Sturm Ruger’s Q2 Earnings Dip
Sturm, Ruger & Co. reported earnings in the second quarter declined 21.2 percent but were ahead of Wall Street's consensus estimates…
Patagonia Hires Eastern Regional Sales Manager
Patagonia promotes longtime Patagonia territory sales manager, Sven Shiers, to Eastern Regional Sales Manager…
Fanatics Taps Karen Ruby to lead Human Resources
Fanatics, Inc. named Karen Ruby senior vice president of human resources. Ruby will be joining Fanatics from Amazon…
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